@Weaver I thought it was obvious that I am not an editor and my brain spill (first post) was written with a free verse format.
[quote]"My point all along was that Crytek has not shown much innovation beyond creating an identity for CE3 to exist across the different platforms like Unreal did in the past. This is not a Game push as much as a new platform or tool which aligns with popular trends throughout game history."~neokinesis
I agree with this and it's quite straightforward.[/quote]
Sounds good to me.
[quote]"My second point, that Editors Choice awarded a game that made a larger leap in risking the relevance of reinventing the weaker parts of a fresh technology and the return of a struggling Eastern Market, proved by last years plethora of Gaming Reviews."~neokinesis
I'd say you have a knack for dancing around what you're trying to say

Are you referring to gamespot picking Kirby as the best of show? It should also be noted that the Eastern (Japanese) games were struggling in North America but still garnered substantial Japanese sales numbers.[/quote]
I was pointing out both things:
How (A) last year was described by many reputable editorial and industry anolysts as a recessive year for the Eastern Market where Japanese Game Developers (outside of Nintendo) saw a substantial loss.
AND
How (B) Kirby Epic Yarn sums up the efforts of last year’s underdog pulling ahead Japanese Influenced Games up across the board as best of’s and strong contenders.
[quote]" My third point, had Crytek aimed toward coupling 3D Vision and Motion Controls, maybe they would have taken the award by innovating beyond the calculated risk."~neokinesis
I agree with this. However, I don't agree they SHOULD have taken the award merely for doing this. [/quote]
I don’t remember saying without any certainty that they ‘should’ get the award. I was comparing the measurable marketing advantages for each strategy and pointing out how, in my eyes, it would have made Crytek’s Crysis 2 a better contender had they included motion controls. There were lots of 3D games shown and even more that are already out.
[quote] But, if gamespot got a closed doors hands on in full 3D it would have very likely been impressive enough for them to pick Crysis 2 as, at very least, their top FPS game.[/quote]
I believe I covered loosely why EA’s DeadSpace2 could have won beyond, obviously being a great game. If you may have overlooked it, I mentioned not being a conspiracy theorist but observed that it was made at EA Redwood Shores, the EA Headquarters.
Separately, I know quite a bit about that particular location, having worked there for a number of years. Many of my oldest industry friends were met through their campus and work(ed) on the DeadSpace franchise. I have a vested interest in what EA sought out to do with that game because it conquered its market by raising the bar for what to expect from an EA game and put Visceral on the map. EA explored during a time that was much riskier. It was something the company, the employees, and the players could be proud of. DeadSpace is more than a buzz word, for EA it at one time was their lifeline.
That is an awesome franchise and not only because both the main character and the first mini-boss in DeadSpace Extraction share my name. ;] or that my car used to belong to the Art Director. I am a DeadSpace fanboy because the franchise sets the bar for what to expect from all games from that point on.
Kirby Epic Yarn looks as though it also is taking the kind of risks that parallel those of DeadSpace. It is the kind of game that will change what we expect from 2D platformers for years to come. When I see how inventive Kirby has been in overcoming some of the platforming challenges, I am blown away.
[quote] It's really all speculation, but I'm force to agree that coupling 3D, as much as I despise it, would have likely added that "wow" factor.[/quote]
Agreed, and thank you.
@Guss600, My courage statement was intended to include everyone. There are a lot more people reading this forum then writing. We are covering more then just Crysis 2 and there are Developers and Gamers in this particular forum. I believe everyone is listening and would like those with anything interesting to say to speak up. :] Everyone should muster the courage needed to provide some input, whether they be Cevat Yerli or Average Joe. :]